The Fractal Design Core 1100 offers excellent performance despite its compact design. Its optimised interior space allows for the installation of many computer components. The case also offers good cooling potential, with 3 fan slots.
With a silent 120mm fan pre-installed and an anti-vibration design, the Fractal Design Core 1100 has everything you need to build a quiet, high-performance system. Its 3.5" bays are convertible, so you can choose between 2.5" SSDs, 3.5" hard drives or a combination of both.
Main features :
Mini Tower case for Micro ATX or Mini ITX motherboards
Front panel with brushed aluminium look
2 x 5.25" bays + 2 x 3.5" bays (convertible to 3 x 2.5" bays or 1 x 3.5" bay + 1 x 2.5" bay)
Good cooling potential with up to 3 fan slots (1 supplied)
1 USB 3.0 port + 1 USB 2.0 port on the front
Compatible with graphics cards up to 350 mm in length
I'm very pleased with this product, which gives me a great deal of satisfaction with my projects.
The staff listened to me and were able to advise me on the right product for my needs, for editing photos and films and for my office automation.
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by RaphaelB
Posted on 22 Mar 2025
Bought on 4 Apr 2017 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 2Average rating: 10
Great box at an affordable price
For the price and for office use, the case is perfect. It is not intended for gaming use.
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by PhilippeC
Posted on 18 Mar 2025
Bought on 23 Jan 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Very satisfied with my purchase
Very good equipment, for a competitive price, with a smile and competent staff! I'm completely satisfied!
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by VictorG
Posted on 17 Apr 2023
Bought on 18 Mar 2023 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 3Average rating: 8
Poorly constructed housing
The case is very poorly designed. Your motherboard just won't fit - you have to twist it a bit to put it in because the space for the CD drive is blocked (it's not removable).
The spacers on my CM didn't screw in, the screw thread was too narrow and sometimes crooked.
The power supply is fixed at the top and the whole thing is held together by a small metal support which does not reassure me.
My CM: (Gygabite A520M DS3H)
Seen from the outside the case is however very nice and it is one of the few that offer a CD player space.
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by Vince
Posted on 11 Apr 2023
Bought on 6 Mar 2023 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 13Average rating: 8
not recommended for configurations with large CG
The product description states that there is room for 3 fans which is not true. There is an error on the LDLC product description sheet. The 3rd fan I bought on purpose could not be installed and was put aside in my boxes when my tower was delivered assembled by LDLC. This case claims to fit long CGs. But don't do that. It would be suicide. The CG suffocates in this case there is not enough space for air flow. Multiple crashes are to be expected with intensive use. A decent case for non-gaming use and with an entry-level graphics card.
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by MarkosM
Posted on 7 Jun 2022
Bought on 18 Apr 2022 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 10Average rating: 10
Very good
Compact all-metal housing with ample interior space .... Affordable alternative for those wishing to avoid fragile glazing with a belly in the air as it is simple and effective.
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by Julien V
Posted on 28 May 2020
Bought on 25 May 2020 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 13Average rating: 10
Cheap box for simple configuration
Buy for the price, the brand and the ratings already obtained.
It does its job perfectly. The fan provided is quiet.
Easy to mount my small configuration (fanless power supply+CM+old i3+fanless video card+1SSD.
This makes it a featherweight if you need to move it!
For the 3'5 drives, there are elastic joints to limit the noise&vibration.
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by squale22
Posted on 13 Feb 2017
Bought on 15 Jan 2017 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 3Average rating: 9
well
good box not too expensive and well finished
has a usb2 and usb3 port on the front
just needs filters but that would have been more expensive
used for office, internet and other home applications it is perfect
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by Kazquo
Posted on 3 Dec 2016
Bought on 26 Nov 2016 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 7Average rating: 7
Not worth more than 50€.
This case is quite nice visually. On the other hand, the finish is rather poor and the paint easily takes finger/hand marks.
The big regret is inside. No possibility to make cable management easily, you have to fix the cables in holes intended for screws! However, the box is delivered with cable ties ... but we can't attach these cable ties to anything. A pity.
The metal used is quite thin. This box is sold for 50€, but is not worth more anyway. You get what you pay for, which is not much. It is, however, much better than some 30€ cases.
For 20€ more, the LDLC box is clearly better in every way.